Southwestern University PHINMA Rankings

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Ranking Category
#7642 of 14,131 In the World
#2991 of 5,830 In Asia
#64 of 229 In the Philippines
#4 of 10 In Cebu

Quick Review

Enrollment
1,491
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.swu.edu.ph
Languages
English;Tagalog
Acceptance rate
86%*

* Southwestern University PHINMA is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarJune to March (June - October; November-March)
Enrollment1,491

Research profile

Southwestern University PHINMA has published 87 scientific papers with 1,044 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Pathology, Genetics, Psychology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Sociology.

Publications
87
Citations
1,044

Southwestern University PHINMA majors

by publication & citation count

Medicine
71 / 750
Biology
58 / 717
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
47 / 385
Environmental Science
35 / 386
Pathology
31 / 282
Genetics
30 / 558
Psychology
26 / 148
Chemistry
25 / 410
Mathematics
25 / 328
Sociology
25 / 287
Computer Science
24 / 383
Political Science
24 / 180
Engineering
22 / 326
Law
22 / 174
Physics
20 / 303
Economics
20 / 274
Geology
20 / 190
Paleontology
20 / 190
Ecology
19 / 220
Statistics
18 / 240
Business
17 / 260
Demography
16 / 69
Health Science
16 / 151
Public Health
16 / 56
Biochemistry
16 / 234
Philosophy
16 / 98
Nursing
16 / 7
Botany
15 / 169
Psychiatry
15 / 114
Development Studies
14 / 173
Immunology
14 / 162
Family medicine
13 / 65
Quantum and Particle physics
11 / 125
Geography and Cartography
11 / 74
Linguistics
11 / 60
Virology
11 / 148
Management
10 / 154
Social Psychology
10 / 13
Surgery
10 / 220
Healthcare Management (MHA)
8 / 22

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 1 1
1993 0 6
1994 1 7
1995 0 8
1996 0 2
1997 0 6
1998 0 6
1999 0 2
2000 0 2
2001 1 1
2002 1 6
2003 1 5
2004 1 9
2005 0 15
2006 1 15
2007 4 16
2008 5 24
2009 0 22
2010 0 34
2011 4 30
2012 4 35
2013 5 36
2014 2 53
2015 2 76
2016 1 58
2017 1 52
2018 6 59
2019 1 62
2020 19 86
2021 4 63
2022 3 78
2023 9 62
2024 8 71

Tuition

The tuition table for Southwestern University PHINMA gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Fee (per semester)
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Php 40,000
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology Php 35,000
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Php 35,000
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Php 35,000
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Php 35,000
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Php 35,000
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management Php 35,000
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Php 45,000
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Php 45,000
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Php 45,000
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Php 45,000
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Php 45,000
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Php 40,000
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Php 40,000
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Php 40,000

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Southwestern University PHINMA.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes TBD TBD
Biology Yes TBD TBD
Business Yes Yes TBD
Chemistry Yes TBD TBD
Computer Science Yes TBD TBD
Economics Yes TBD TBD
Engineering Yes TBD TBD
Environmental Science TBD TBD TBD
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes TBD
Mathematics Yes TBD TBD
Medicine Yes Yes TBD
Physics Yes TBD TBD
Psychology Yes Yes TBD
Postgraduate Certificate/ Diploma Animal Husbandry, Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Veterinary Science
Master's Degree Business Administration, Community Health, Cultural Studies, Educational Administration, Filipino, Foreign Languages Education, Health Administration, Health Education, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management, Mathematics, Music Education, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Parks and Recreation, Physical Therapy, Preschool Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Social Studies, Special Education, Tourism
PhD Education, Educational Administration, English, Physical Education, Public Administration, Special Education

Notable alumni

  1. Ben Mbala

    Ben Mbala
    Born in
    Cameroon Flag Cameroon
    Years
    1995-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Benoit Mbala is a Cameroonian professional basketball player for Champagne Basket of the LNB Pro B. He played college basketball in the Philippines, playing for the SWU Cobras of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) and the De La Salle Green Archers of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

  2. Norris C. Poulson

    Norris C. Poulson
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1895-1982 (aged 87)
    Enrolled in Southwestern University PHINMA
    Studied in 1923-1925
    Occupations
    accountantpolitician
    Biography

    Charles Norris Poulson was an American politician who represented Southern California in public office at the local, state, and federal levels. He served as the 36th Mayor of Los Angeles from 1953 to 1961, after having been a California State Assemblyman and then a member of the United States Congress. He was a Republican.

  3. Ahmed G. Cuizon

    Ahmed G. Cuizon
    Years
    1965-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    civil servant
    Biography

    Ahmed G. Cuizon is a media practitioner in Cebu Philippines.

Southwestern University PHINMA faculties and divisions

College : Arts and Sciences Biology, English, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Information Management, Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Tourism
College : Computer Studies Computer Engineering, Computer Science
College : Criminology Criminology
College : Dental Medicine Dentistry
College : Education Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education
College : Engineering Civil Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
College : Law Law
College : Maritime Studies Marine Transport
College : Medical Technology Medical Technology
College : Medicine Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Social and Preventive Medicine
College : Nursing Nursing
College : Optometry Optometry
College : Pharmacy Pharmacy
College : Physical Therapy Physical Therapy
College : Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Science
Graduate School : Health Sciences, Management and Pedagogy Business Administration, Communication Studies, Community Health, Cultural Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, English, Filipino, Foreign Languages Education, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Nursing, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Preschool Education, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Science Education, Social Studies, Special Education, Surgery, Teacher Training, Tourism
School : Business Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Management, Marketing

General information

Alternative names SWU
Founded 1946
Motto Scientia Integritas Fidelitas
Science Integrity Fidelity
Colors maroon, gold

Location and contacts

Address Villa Aznar-Urgello Street
Cebu City, Cebu, 6000
Philippines
City population 964,000

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